IN BRIEF: Capita celebrates £370 million process services contract

Capita PLC - London-based outsourcer - Announces it was selected to deliver ‘the Synergy Business Process Services contract’ for four major UK government departments. Expects...

Wed, 04/03/2026 - 11:10


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Gulf Marine evacuates from Gulf vessels

The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers among London Main Market small-caps on Wednesday.

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SMALL-CAP - WINNERS

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Capita PLC, up 2.9% at 347.75 pence, 12-month...

Wed, 04/03/2026 - 10:47


HICL backs dividend targets, continues shareholder consultation

HICL Infrastructure PLC on Wednesday reiterated its dividend outlook for the full year ending this month, noting its portfolio is performing in line with expectations.

In...

Wed, 04/03/2026 - 10:43


AIB sets €1 billion share buyback, ups dividend despite profit slip

AIB Group PLC on Wednesday launched a new €1 billion buyback scheme and raised its dividend, despite reporting an annual profit downturn.

Shares in the...

Wed, 04/03/2026 - 10:31


AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: SRT Marine wins $20.5 million contract

The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers on AIM on Wednesday.

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AIM - WINNERS

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SRT Marine Systems PLC, up 11% at 85.5 pence, 12-month range...

Wed, 04/03/2026 - 10:30


UK tax burden heading to uncharted territory with risk to growth - OBR

The historically high tax burden in the UK could be stifling growth, a senior member of the budget watchdog has warned.

The Office for Budget Responsibility...

Wed, 04/03/2026 - 10:28


Metro Bank swings back to profit as cuts more costs than expected

Metro Bank Holdings PLC on Wednesday announced a return to annual profit as it hailed a ‘clear strategy and resilient business model that will support...

Wed, 04/03/2026 - 10:28


Quilter launches share buyback amid profit rise and strong inflows

Quilter PLC on Wednesday launched a share buyback and pledged regular repurchases after posting higher annual profit following strong inflows.

The London-based wealth manager delivered...

Wed, 04/03/2026 - 10:26


Vistry says CEO to retire as warns of margin hit in bid to lift sales

Vistry PLC on Wednesday said Executive Chair & Chief Executive Greg Fitzgerald plans to retire, as it cautioned that profit margins will likely narrow in...

Wed, 04/03/2026 - 10:19


UK composite PMI steadies in February, services growth slows slightly

The final UK composite purchasing managers index reading was slightly lower than anticipated in February but remained in growth territory, survey publisher S&P Global reported...

Wed, 04/03/2026 - 09:59


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